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The foundation of Megalopolis took place in 368 b.c., and if the acrolithic statue was made to take the place of that which was removed it must be later than this date.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

At the top of the hill, in the centre, is the fane of Mars, containing a colossal acrolithic statue by the famous hand of Leochares.

From The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius Pollio